Ayanna Day-Christian
Richmond,VA
Summary
Proactive Direct Support Professional Caregiver with extensive experience assisting clients with intellectual disabilities and daily living needs. Skilled in medication administration, behavior redirection, and monitoring vital signs. Offering strong relationship-building skills to provide emotional support and companionship while ensuring overall wellness and quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Monique Taylor
08.2023 - Current
- Assist clients with intellectual disabilities wirh daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Support clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitor client vital signs, administer medications, and track behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transport individuals to events, activities, and medical appointments.
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Manage medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Change dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huguenot High School
Richmond, VA06-2022
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Direct Care Aide
- Nutrition monitoring
- First-aid and CPR
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- ADL Assistance
- Dementia Care
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medication Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Monique Taylor
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Huguenot High School